There are many ways you can choose to help, such as adopting a pet, volunteering with The HSUS or with your local animal shelter, or writing letters to your editor on issues that affect animals. Photo by iStockphoto

One of the questions I often get asked by supporters is, how can they get more involved with The HSUS and with the cause of animal protection? I want to offer some broad strokes on how advocates, including you, can help advance our cause.

There are many ways you can choose to help, such as adopting a pet, choosing products that not tested on animals, participating in Meatless Mondays, volunteering with The HSUS or with your local animal shelter or rescue, or writing letters to your editor on issues that affect animals. People who take these actions can become a powerful force in their communities, in the political arena, and in the marketplace. When lots of people join in, they can exert a tremendous, collective impact on the lives of animals.

I have one more request: as you look through this list, please also share it with family and friends interested in advocating for animal protection issues.

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We purchased a male guinea pig from Petco in Martinez ca, for our granddaughter. Unfortunately, the guinea pig gave birth to 3 babies yesterday. We called Petco and told them what happened and all they said was ‘sorry’. The store should know what sex an animal is before they sell them. What can we do about this? Now were stuck with 4 guinea pigs.

They are living beings – take care of them, for life, while you educate others about the casual buying of animals, and, the effect humans have on non-human animals’ lives. https://www.facebook.com/ijimmoore

I just wanted to know whether there is something or some organization who can help and guide me to start a Animal welfare organization here in India as I want to do many things for them. But don’t have much knowledge and funds to do so.

The Humane Society of the United States is registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Contributions to The Humane Society of the United States are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. The HSUS's tax identification number is 53-0225390.